UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 20, 2012
Bill Barrett Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
| 001-32367 |
| 80-0000545 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
| (Commission File No.) |
| (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
1099 18th Street, Suite 2300 Denver, Colorado |
| 80202 |
(Address of principal executive office) |
| (Zip Code) |
(303) 293-9100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
Results of Tender Offer for 5% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2028
On March 20, 2012, Bill Barrett Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the final results of its offer to purchase its 5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”). The holders’ right to surrender Notes for purchase expired at 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on March 20, 2012.
A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99.1 |
| Press Release, dated March 20, 2012. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 20, 2012 | BILL BARRETT CORPORATION | |
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| By: |
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| /s/ Francis B. Barron |
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| Francis B. Barron |
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| Executive Vice President—General Counsel; and Secretary |